Earlier on HuffPost Canada:

Eby says he has already tasked former RCMP deputy commissioner Peter German with reviewing money laundering policies and practices at B.C. casinos.

Last month, German's recommendations prompted the government to announce new rules for high rollers at casinos, including a requirement that anyone spending $10,000 or more within a 24-hour period prove the source of the funds.

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Eby says German will also look at whether money laundering has connections with any other sectors, including real estate or tax policy.

"Our government will work to determine the scope of this issue and what must be done to appropriately address it," he said Friday in a statement.

"We will ensure our investigation into money laundering in B.C. casinos is informed by these disturbing revelations."